Job Title: IT Business Architect
Location: Central London – Onsite
Employment Type: Full-Time + Permanent
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic IT & Business Alignment:
* Develop and maintain IT business architecture framework, ensuring alignment with institutional strategy
* Identify opportunities for leveraging technology to improve academic and administrative operations
Enterprise Architecture & Solution Design:
* Create companywide IT solutions that improve the use of technology, integration, and connection
* Ensure compliance with policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
* Work with IT teams to develop roadmaps for system modernization and digital initiatives
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration:
* Engage with various stakeholders to gather IT and business requirements
* Facilitate communication between business users and technical teams to translate needs into functional solutions
Technology & Process Optimization:
* Evaluate existing IT systems and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and user experience
* Support data governance, security, and compliance initiatives in collaboration with IT security teams
* Identify trends and emerging technologies that could benefit the company
Project Management & Implementation:
* Lead and support IT projects from conception to deployment, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery
* Develop business cases for IT investments, including cost-benefit analysis and risk assessments
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education & Experience:
* 5+ years of experience in IT business architecture or a similar role
* Must have previous Higher Education experience
Technical & Business Skills:
* Strong understanding of architecture frameworks
* Proficiency in business process modelling
* Familiarity with ERP, CRM, LMS, and other university-specific enterprise applications
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